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Affordable Housing Council

The AHC is a political action committee that works with MBAKS to help make a positive political environment for the homebuilding industry in the Puget Sound region.

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Endorsements for the Primary Election,
August 5, 2025


State of Washington Races

  • State Senate District 5: Chad Magendanz, R
  • State House District 33: Kevin Schilling, D
  • State House District 41: Janice Zahn, D
  • State Senate District 48: Amy Walen, D
  • State House District 48: Osman Salahuddin, D

King County Races

  • King County Executive: Claudia Balducci
  • Council District 1: Rod Dembowski
  • Council District 3: Sarah Perry
  • Council District 5: Steffanie Fain
  • Council District 7: Pete von Reichbauer
  • Council District 9: Reagan Dunn

King County Cities

  • Auburn Mayor: Nancy Backus
  • Bellevue Council Pos. 2: Conrad Le
  • Bellevue Council Pos. 4: Jared Nieuwenhuis
  • Bellevue Council Pos. 6: Lynne Robinson
  • Bothell Council Pos. 7: Rami Al Kabra
  • Federal Way Mayor: Jim Ferrell
  • Federal Way Council Pos. 2: Martin Moore
  • Federal Way Council Pos. 6: Jack Dovey
  • Issaquah Council Pos. 3: Barbara de Michele
  • Issaquah Council Pos. 5: Russell Joe
  • Kenmore Council Pos. 4: Nigel G. Herbig
  • Kent Mayor: Dana Ralph
  • Kent Council Pos. 2: Satwinder Kaur
  • Kent Council Pos. 4: Toni Troutner
  • Kirkland Council Pos. 1: Jay Arnold
  • Kirkland Council Pos. 3: Gina Madeya
  • Kirkland Council Pos. 5: Neal Black
  • Kirkland Council Pos. 7: Jon Pascal
  • Renton Council Pos. 1: James Albertson
  • Sammamish Council Pos. 5: Lin Yang
  • Seattle Council Pos. 9: Sarah Nelson
  • Seattle Mayor: Bruce Harrell
  • Shoreline Council Pos. 7: Christopher Roberts
  • Woodinville Council Pos. 3: Troy Anderson

Snohomish County Races

  • Council District 1: Nate Nehring
  • Council District 4: Jared Mead
  • Council District 5: Sam Low

Snohomish County Cities

  • Arlington Council Pos. 1: Heather Logan
  • Arlington Council Pos. 7: Tim Abrahamson
  • Edmonds Council Pos. 1: Glenda Krull
  • Edmonds Council Pos. 3: Erika Barnett
  • Everett Mayor: Cassie Franklin
  • Everett Council Dist. 1: Mason Rutledge
  • Everett Council Dist. 3: Don Schwab
  • Everett Council Dist. 5: Ben Zarlingo
  • Lake Stevens Council Pos. 2: Gary Petershagen
  • Lake Stevens Council Pos. 6: Steve Ewing
  • Lake Stevens Council Pos. 7: Nathan Packard
  • Lynnwood Mayor: George Hurst
  • Marysville Council Pos. 1: Peter Condyles
  • Marysville Council Pos. 2: Mark James
  • Marysville Council Pos. 4: Michael A. Stevens
  • Mountlake Terrace Council Pos. 4: Kyoko Matsumoto Wright
  • Stanwood Mayor: Sid Roberts

Visit the King or Snohomish County election pages to learn everything you need to know about voting, including important dates and where to turn in your ballot. And don't forget to register to vote or re-register if you moved or changed names after the last election in which you voted!

 

Hammer Club

Support the AHC's work by joining the Hammer Club. Members of the Hammer Club are invited to exclusive events throughout the year, are included in AHC membership communications, qualify for the AHC Board of Directors elections, may participate in AHC candidate interviews, and are recognized at MBAKS events and in Master Builder magazine.

Contributions help us promote candidates for public office who support and work towards affordable housing. The AHC has a long history of success in making sure your voice is heard, from our state capital to city hall. Decisions made by our elected officials directly affect your business. By becoming an active donor, you can help shape the future of housing and our community.

Hammer Club membership includes the following levels of annual support:

Affordable Housing Council Platinum Hammer

Platinum Hammer

$2,500
 
Affordable Housing Council Gold Hammer

Gold Hammer

$1,000
 
Affordable Housing Council Silver Hammer

Silver Hammer

$500
 
Affordable Housing Council Bronze Hammer

Bronze Hammer

$250
 

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AHC Leadership

Council Leadership

Juli Bacon
JB Consulting Systems
2024 AHC Chair

MBAKS Contact

Natalie Reber
Snohomish County Government Affairs Manager
AHC@mbaks.com 

The AHC Endorsement Process

The AHC is composed of 21 MBAKS members who contribute to the AHC and are nominated and elected to the AHC board by members. AHC directors are ultimately responsible for voting on all funding decisions. AHC directors work with MBAKS staff to vet and interview candidates for local and state elected offices. Pursuant to its bylaws, the AHC only endorses and provides financial support for candidates who will be strong advocates on housing issues that are important to MBAKS members. Prior to making decisions on endorsements and contributions, the AHC may ask candidates to answer a questionnaire on a variety of housing issues; the AHC also interviews the candidates.

 

Paid for by Master Builders Assc of King & Sno Counties – Affordable Housing Council, 335 116th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. Top Five Contributors: Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties; Blackwood Builders Group LLC; Construction Draw & Development Inspection Services; Tri Pointe Homes Washington, Inc.; Village Life, Inc.